
The Great White Hype
The Great White Hype
Release: 1996-05-03·Runtime: 91m·★ 5.2
Comedy
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Atman Entertainment
Fred Berner Films
20th Century Fox
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Samuel L. Jacksonas Rev. Fred Sultan
Jeff Goldblumas Mitchell Kane
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Bambi
Sam Whippleas Artie
Al Rodrigoas Press Member #1
Bert Sugaras Self
Michael Fairmanas Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Alyson Croftas Pretty Young Woman #2
Reno Wilsonas Roper's Crony #3
Renee Griffinas Angel
Brad Blaisdellas Press Corps #1
Corbin Bernsenas Peter Prince
Cheech Marinas Julio Escobar
John Rhys-Daviesas Johnny Windsor
Rocky Carrollas Artemus St. John Saint
Method Manas Self
Art Evansas Minister
Rick Scarryas White Middle American
Jon Lovitzas Sol
Jamie Foxxas Hassan El Ruk'n
Damon Wayansas James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Albert Hallas Roper's Manager
Phil Buckmanas Lee the Drummer
Nedra Volzas Old Lady
Peter Bergas Terry Conklin
Susan Gibneyas Vivian
Walter Addisonas Michael Katz
Chi McBrideas Rowdy Spectator (uncredited)
Lamont Johnsonas Palace Guard #2
Stu Nahanas Fight Announcer #1
Deezer Das Roper's Crony #2
Anthony Johnsonas Sultan’s Valet
Michael Jaceas Marvin Shabazz
Brian Setzeras SelfCrew
" />Ron SheltonWriter
" />Eileen Mack KnightCasting
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Doug ColemanStunts
" />Joshua DonenProducer
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Reginald HudlinDirector
" />Fred BernerProducer
" />Tony HendraWriter
" />Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
" />Ronald Víctor GarcíaDirector of Photography